Maharashtra to frame labour policy for migrant workers

The state labour department has said that a detailed policy would be drawn up for migrant workers, offering them social security as well as other benefits.
The demand was made by the construction and manufacturing , with a slew of Infrastructure projects lined up in the state.

Only 13 lakh construction workers in the state are registered with the Maharashtra Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. Workers not registered with the board will not get benefits like Health andaccidentinsurance, besides Education benefits for children